The Brain Book: An Illustrated Guide to its Structure, Functions, and Disorders - Hardcover

Carter, Rita

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1409345041 ISBN 13: 9781409345046

Verlag: DK, 2014

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This award-winning science book uses the latest findings from neuroscience research and brain imaging technology to take you on a journey into the human brain.

Computer-generated 3-D artworks, brain MRI scans, and stunning graphics reveal the brain's anatomy in unprecedented detail. Step-by-step sequences unravel the complex processes of brain function, such as how nerves transmit signals, how memories are laid down and recalled, and how we register emotions. The book also looks at fundamental and compelling questions about the brain, such as what it means to be conscious, the nature of creativity, what happens when we're asleep, and whether the brains of men and women are different.

Including coverage of over 50 brain-related diseases and disorders - from strokes to brain tumours and schizophernia - The Brain Book is not only an accessible and authoritative reference book to a fascinating part of the human body, but also an essential manual for students and healthcare professionals.

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Rita Carter is a science and medical writer who has twice been awarded the Medical Journalists' Association prize for outstanding contributions to medical journalism. She has written several books and been shortlisted for the Rhone-Poulenc Prize. She also talks about the brain, consciousness and behavior to a wide range of groups at seminars, conferences and workshops.

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An illustrated guide to the structure, functions and disorders of the human brain
The Brain Book combines the latest findings from neuroscience with new brain imaging techniques to reveal the intricate wonder of the human brain.
Through unique computer-generated 3D images, brain MRI scans and stunning graphics, you'll enjoy a guided tour of the brain's anatomy in unprecedented detail with this award-winning book. Discover how the brain works, from its function as the hub of the nervous system to brain disorders. Gain insight into such esoteric aspects as behaviour, language and communication and discover the nature of genius.
Incisive, clear and authoritative, this updated edition of The Brain Book (previous ISBN 9781405341295) is an essential human brain manual for students and healthcare professionals, as well as a comprehensive reference book for the family.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: DK
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2014
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1409345041
• ISBN 13: 9781409345046
• Einband: Gebundene Ausgabe
• Auflage: 2
• Anzahl der Seiten: 264
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
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